Title: Describe the developmental characteristics of early adolescence.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory II (19904-12) > Section: Understanding Human Development

Description should include

- physical
- intellectual
- emotional
- social

changes that affect the developmental tasks of the early adolescent.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is it important to be aware of changes in adolescents?
- Why do people experience developmental changes at different rates? How do these differences affect adolescents?
- What do you think are the characteristics of mature adults?
- What developmental changes can you expect in your life in the next three to five years?

Communication

- How can communication skills be affected by attitudes and behaviors?
- What are some positive ways to express emotions in a public setting? At home?

Leadership

- What are steps to avoid peer pressure?
- How could you use knowledge about developmental characteristics to make good choices?

Management

- What are some positive and/or negative outcomes of choices and actions?
- What are the benefits of taking responsibility for one’s own actions?